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301.861.01
Graduate Seminar in Health and Public Policy

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
During this year-long seminar, HPP doctoral students learn about the research, policy, and practice activities of the faculty affiliated with the HPP Concentration as well as engage in professional development opportunities. Critically considers how policy is used to address leading public health problems, as well as individual student research interests and professional goals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Knowledgeable of the faculty of Health and Public Policy and their research and practice interests
  2. Familiar with the literature that pertains to HPP subject areas
  3. Provided with a forum for discussing that literature and for understanding relationships between health policy and other areas within public health
  4. Exposed to an environment that welcomes and promotes a strong, engaged cohort of doctoral students within the HPP faculty
  5. Identify and develop skills that facilitate the translation of public health research into policy and practice
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Participation
  • 30% Discussion
  • 25% Reflection
  • 10% Presentation(s)
  • 5% Self-assessments
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to Health & Public Policy concentration HPM PhD students.